Alba, of course, now finds himself back at Barcelona, where he began
his career as a schoolboy and Cazorla, for his part, turned down a move to Real Madrid four years ago.
Not exact matches
His academic
career was successful far beyond anything he could have imagined
as a
schoolboy or seaman.
England international Nigel Martyn played for Cornwall
Schoolboys - keeping wicket, naturally -
as well
as his local side before pursuing a
career in football.
Signed
as a
schoolboy at the age of 14, Beckham's
career journey is illustrated in this exhibition and includes some of his medals and commemorative shirts.